Miami Spring Break 2023 Breaking News
Fed Up With Mayhem, Miami Beach Wants to Tame Spring Break for Good
NYT | 4/08/23 | In a new and drastic step, the city commissioners announced a curfew for 2024, a full year in advance, and declared “Miami Beach is shutting the door on spring break, once and for all,” Alex J. Fernandez, the city commissioner who sponsored the series of 2024 measures, before the vote.
Miami Beach sets curfew to control spring break crowds after 2 shootings
NPR | 3/19/23 | The city of Miami Beach has imposed an overnight curfew during spring break to prevent violence and "unruly crowds" after two fatal shootings took place over the weekend. The curfew largely applies to the city's South Beach district, a popular nightlife destination for spring breakers. It takes effect at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday night to 6 a.m. on Monday.
Miami Spring Break 2023 Events
The Clevelander
Fridays and Saturdays - 9:00 PM
1020 Ocean Drive
South Beach , FL
Spring Break 2023 in Miami and South Beach
Miami/SoBe is an up and coming Spring Break location. When the sun goes down on Miami Beach, the neon lights go on in South Beach and the evening heats up.
This historic Art Deco District of South Miami Beach is well known for it's chic sidewalk cafes, trendy restaurants and non stop partying. A favorite destination of those escaping New York in winter, South Beach, has always been popular with models, movie stars, and musicians.
Miami Beach is also home for one of the largest music events in the country. If your Spring Break spans March 22nd to March 27th catch the Miami Music Week or one of the many promotional events staged around the conference.
There is nothing like staying at one of the hotels and condos along the coasts of world famous South Beach. During the day enjoy Miami's beautiful sun drenched beaches. You can lie peacefully in the sun, drink in hand of course, and work on your tan until the sun sets, when you can hit the clubs! This city never sleeps! The nightlife is unrivaled and the clubs stay open until dawn.
Even if you dont't attend the actual conference the events arount town make Miami Beach one of the hottest international locations fpr Spring Break 2023.
There are two things to consider if you are headed for South Beach. First, make sure everyone in your party is 21 or has adaquate documentation. Second, make sure that you have enough money to enjoy your stay.
Traveling by plane for Spring Break 2023?
Spring break also means an increase in the volume of air traffic, typically a 15% to 20% increase compared to day-to-day travel which means that the time to get through TSA Security increases.
Every time someone carries a pocket knife or other prohibited item through a TSA checkpoint, they have to explain the options to get rid of the item with the passenger. In many cases the passenger will have to go back through for a re-screening. So, every pocket knife or oversized liquid is equivalent to another passenger standing in front of you in line.
You can help speed up the process by planning ahead, check on what what you can bring with you to the airport and get to the airport a little earlier than you usually would.
Every time someone carries a pocket knife or other prohibited item through a TSA checkpoint, they have to explain the options to get rid of the item with the passenger. In many cases the passenger will have to go back through for a re-screening. So, every pocket knife or oversized liquid is equivalent to another passenger standing in front of you in line.
You can check on what what you can bring by downloading the “MyTSA” app, which has section with a searchable "Can I Bring" list, or check on the TSA website or social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
Any liquid above 3.4 ounces you'll want to put in your checked bag or leave it at home. During peak spring break travel periods, pepper spray is very common travel item. Pepper and other self-defense sprays are allowed in checked luggage, but they are not allowed on board the plane and will be confiscated at the TSA checkpoint.
Miami Spring Break 2023 Events
The Clevelander
Fridays and Saturdays - 9:00 PM
1020 Ocean Drive
South Beach , FL
Mar 22nd - 26th
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Mar 22nd - 26th
1717 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Mar 22nd - 26th
1825 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
Sagamore Hotel
Mar 22nd - 26th
1671 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Vista Rooftop Bar @ Novotel
Mar 22nd - 26th
1500 Southwest 1st Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
Hyatt Regency Dock
Mar 24th, 3 – 8 PM
400 SE 2nd Ave
Miami Beach, FL
Bayside Marketplace
Mar 22nd - 26th
401 Biscayne Blvd
Miami Beach, FL
Mar 24th - 26th
MFPL Solar Amphitheater
301 Biscayne Blvd
Miami Beach, FL
Spring Break 2023 News Links
Fed Up With Mayhem, Miami Beach Wants to Tame Spring Break for Good
NYT | 4/08/23 | In a new and drastic step, the city commissioners announced a curfew for 2024, a full year in advance, and declared “Miami Beach is shutting the door on spring break, once and for all,” Alex J. Fernandez, the city commissioner who sponsored the series of 2024 measures, before the vote.
Miami Beach sets curfew to control spring break crowds after 2 shootings
NPR | 3/19/23 | The city of Miami Beach has imposed an overnight curfew during spring break to prevent violence and "unruly crowds" after two fatal shootings took place over the weekend. The curfew largely applies to the city's South Beach district, a popular nightlife destination for spring breakers. It takes effect at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday night to 6 a.m. on Monday.
Panama City Beach Police arrest more than 250 so far this spring break season
Yahoo! | 3/15/23 | PCPD has already have arrested more than 240 adults and a dozen juveniles for a variety of crimes, described as being "traditional spring break criminal offenses, which includes disorderly conduct, driving under the influence, possession of narcotics, underage drinking and drinking alcohol on the sandy beach in March, which is illegal in PCB.
Miami Beach City Commission mulls changes to ease traffic gridlock as spring break season looms
CBS News | 2/28/23 | With spring break on the horizon, areas known for traffic bottlenecks -- like Collins Avenue to the Mcarthur Causeway going west and 41st Street -- were top of mind, Commissioners were vocal about the need for traffic light synchronization and improvements to aid overall traffic flow.
What are those giant mounds of sand on Miami Beach? Will they affect tourist season?
Miami Heralds | 2/25/23 | As spring break approaches and tourist season hits full swing in Miami Beach, segments of the beach will be closed to the public during an ongoing effort to fight erosion by hauling in massive amounts of sand. Visitors will see mountains of sand piled up between 46th and 49th streets in the coming weeks, affecting an area near the Eden Roc and Fontainebleau hotels.
Last Years Spring Break News
Party on! South Beach scraps emergency spring break curfew following shootings
NY Post | 3/29/22 | Spring breakers are once again permitted to party until the break of dawn on South Beach after officials ended a midnight curfew that was implemented after five people were shot. A temporary ban on alcohol sales after 6 p.m. has been reversed.
South Beach spring break curfew ends for now
Ch 10 News | 3/28/22 | Now, with the Ultra Music Festival concluded and spring break coming to an end, the Miami Beach curfew will be coming to an end as well on Monday.
Yahoo News | 3/24/22 | Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber announced an emergency order that includes a curfew for the South Beach area that starts early Thursday after midnight and runs through the weekend. A ban is also imposed on any alcohol sale or alcohol distribution for "off-premises consumption" after 6 p.m. on each day the state of emergency is in effect.
Spring break shootings: Miami Beach emergency brings curfew
Seattle Times | 3/21/22 | Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber announced an emergency order that includes a curfew for the South Beach area that starts early Thursday after midnight and runs through the weekend.
Daily Mail | 3/14/22 | Miami beaches were absolutely packed on Friday as throngs of students soaked up the sun and kicked off the weekend.
New Spring Break swimmer warnings for Fort Lauderdale, Miami beaches
Miami Herald | 3/13/22 | The weather service’s second high rip current risk warning of the week started Sunday at 8 a.m. and runs through Monday at 8 p.m. and covers coastal Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Miami Beach releases traffic plan, ‘high impact’ measures for spring break in March
Miami Herald | 3/2/22 | The city’s spring break plan, released Monday, includes traditional approaches the city imposes every year, along with some new ones that city leaders hope can better promote public safety and ensure tourists enjoy their vacations.
Miami Beach to limit alcohol sales during Spring Break to 2AM
Daily Mail | 12/30/22 | Miami Beach City Commissioners voted Wednesday to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol after 2am between March 7 and March 21 along the city's entertainment district, commonly referred to as South Beach.
Full Guide To Spring Break In Miami (& What To Do)
The Travel | 01/12 | Spring break in Miami is a rite of passage for some, and this guide will point first-timers in the right direction.
Miami Beach Commissioners approved $2.4 million for programming during Spring Break Miami
RE: Miami Beach Newsletter | 10/6/21 | the plans for the month-long programming are already confirmed. Miami Beach LIVE!, which is being produced by Tom Bercu Presents, consists of four weekends of programming starting with a Friday night movie, Saturday daytime activations that focus on health and wellness, sports, and family-friendly activities followed by an evening concert and Sunday Dine-Arounds in partnership with the Ocean Drive Association and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Spring Break 2021 News Links
Business Insider | 3/14/21 | "We're seeing too much spring break activity," Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber told CNN on Saturday. "We've got a problem with too many people coming here. We've got a problem with too many people coming here to let loose."
In South Beach, police seen body-slamming person, shooting pepper balls to disperse crowd
Tampa Bay Times | 3/13/21 | Miami Beach Police officers were seen on video Friday night body-slamming a suspect in South Beach and shooting pepper balls toward a crowd that gathered near Ocean Drive.
Fort Lauderdale and Miami | Spring Break 2021: Keep your clothes on, and no drunken brawls
Sun Sentinel | 2/18/2021 | On Thursday, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department put out a list of things that could land a Spring Breaker in trouble.
Top Ten Tips for SoBe
You can drink on the beach, but no glass bottles are allowed!
There are huge clubs and bars that really cater to students. Now in its 29th year, the WMC attracts top international artists, DJs and recornature of the conference there are usually 20-40 events staged at different night clubs and hotels. During the day there are spin-offs at various hotel pool decks.
There are often corporate sponsored events during the day by companies like Victoria's Secret and Playboy. The is no single beachside venue of any size, so the events are located in several hotels.
Many of the hotels have rooms with kitchens, but you need to book early if you want one of those rooms.
If you don’t book early enough, consider a Miami Beach timeshare rental. These spacious accommodations located within popular resorts like the Westgate Miami Beach typically come complete with kitchens along with so much more. Large living rooms, multiple bedrooms, balconies, and flat screen TVs are just a few of the amenities Miami Beach timeshares offer.
The resorts are all located directly on the beach, putting you right in the middle of all the Spring Break action. You can rent one for less through private owners on sites like SellMyTimeshareNow.com and save 60-70% off resort pricing.The drinking age in Florida is 21 but you can get into the bars and clubs if you are at least 18. You will find that the bars and clubs are very strict on IDs.
Florida does not allow open containers of alcoholic beverages in vechicles or within 50 feet of a public throughfare.
The drinking age in Florida is 21 but you can get into the bars and clubs if you are at least 18. And yes, the bars and clubs are very strict on IDs.
There is not any "fast food" beachside. You will have to go over to Collins Avenue or Washington to find convience stores and "fast-food". You will find that some of the Upscale Cafes beachside are not too pricy.
Expect to spend between 400-600 dollars during your trip.
Remember to protect yourself with SPF 15 Sunblock every day.
